Today, we celebrate 200 issues of American Art Collector magazine with executive editor Michael Clawson! We talk about the milestones of artists Andrea Kowch and look back on past covers, following their journey to where they are now!
May 12, 2022•18 min
On today’s First Look we get to talk with Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson about the upcoming June issue of the magazine! Michael takes us through the prestigious history of the Prix de West Museum Purchase Award, the 20th anniversary of Sorrel Sky Gallery, amazing women of the west artists and so much more!
May 12, 2022•28 min
Historical Fine Art - Taking us deep into the auction world, Aviva Lehmann, the director of American art at Heritage Auctions, joins us on the podcast today as she talks about how auctions work, the role they serve in the market and some of her top auction highlights, including a major record set by Heritage for artist J.C. Leyendecker. The episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine.
May 10, 2022•44 min
Historical Fine Art - Our special guest today is Catherine Sweeney Singer, the director of the American Art Fair, an event running May 13-17 in New York City. The fair focuses on historic American art and it is one of the key highlights of American Art Week in New York. Galleries, museums and auction houses all around the city mark the week with a variety of events, and smack in the middle of all of it is the American Art Fair. American Fine Art Magazine is a proud sponsor of the fair.
May 03, 2022•39 min
Contemporary Realism - Talking with us today is Diane Challis Davy, the Director/Producer for The Pageant of The Masters! Diane takes us through the extraordinary history of the show that spans 90 years! We talk about all the efforts that go into putting on such a spectacular show, how the themes are chosen every year and Diane’s own journey to the Masters! This year's show is July 7th - September 2nd. Tickets are on sale now!
Apr 26, 2022•31 min
Contemporary Realism - Rejoining the show are art collectors Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt, the founders of The Bennett Prize, which celebrates the work of women figurative painters. The competition is now open for the next Bennett Prize.
Apr 19, 2022•45 min
Executive editor Michael Clawson talks us through the May issue of the magazine. We talk all about otherworldly art at the Oceanside Museum of Art, women painting women at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the art of the horse, glass art with Josh Simpson and more!
Apr 14, 2022•26 min
Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the exciting May issue of the magazine. We cover the features like Great Interpretations about Blue Rain Gallery paying homage to artist E. Irving Couse, the experimentations of artist Logan Maxwell Hagege, the art of the horse, Santa Fe and more!
Apr 14, 2022•28 min
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we talk with Portrait Society of American Chairman, Michael Shane Neal. We discuss the amazing relationship Portrait Society has forged with International Artist Magazine for 24 years and their shared goal of educating, inspiring and praising artists all over the world, this year's Art of The Portrait Conference, and Shane's own incredible career as a portrait artist.
Apr 12, 2022•44 min
Western Art - California painter S.C. Mummert joins us for today's show to talk about mid-20th century fashion, design, cowboys and cars—all things the artist puts in his vibrant, often playful, works that call back to the 1940s and 1950s. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week.
Apr 05, 2022•40 min
Executive editor Michael Clawson takes us through the April issue of the magazine. We welcome the month of April with features like Brian Keeler: On Golden Light, exciting art ventures in Texas, art show previews, upcoming solo/group shows and more!
Mar 31, 2022•23 min
Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the upcoming April issue of the magazine. We cover the exciting features like The Next Generation, Jim Vogel: Open Frame of Mind, how Texas is the place to be for art in April, upcoming gallery previews and more!
Mar 31, 2022•21 min
Western Art - Joining us on the podcast today are artists Scott Burdick and Susan Lyon, who are top contemporary painters and are also married. They talk about their careers together and apart, their artwork, traveling around the world and what it's like living with another artist. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week.
Mar 29, 2022•54 min
Native American Art - For today's episode we give you interviews with four top artists showing at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix. We were recording right from the booths at one of the most prominent Native American art markets in the country. Artists featured in this episode include glass artist Angela Babby, artist Carlin Bear Don't Walk, Davida Lister and Sheridan MacKnight. This episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine, the official magazine of the Hear...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr
Contemporary Realism - Mario Robinson sits down with The American Art Collective to discusses how his art career began; how he became a master of watercolor painting; and hosting workshops for artists around the world. This episode is sponsored by Painting Workshops, hosted by Travelrite and International Artist magazine, where leading artists from around the world lend their talents to painting trips of a lifetime. Join Mario on one of his workshops this August by visiting www.paintingworkshops...
Mar 22, 2022•26 min
Native American Art - For today's episode we give you interviews with three top artists showing at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix. We were recording right from the booths at one of the most prominent Native American art markets in the country. Artists featured in this episode include jeweler Shane Hendren, photographer Cara Romero and painter Everton Tsosie. This episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine, the official magazine of the Heard Museum Guild Indi...
Mar 17, 2022•43 min
Western Art - Joining us on the show today are Christina Horton and Duane Braaten from the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana. The museum is devoted to the iconic cowboy artist Charles M. Russell, who has been a subject on numerous episodes. Christina and Duane chat about March events that will coincide with Charlie Russell's birthday, as well as events in August, including The Russell, the museum's big event that ends with a massive art sale. This episode is sponsored by the C.M. Russe...
Mar 15, 2022•39 min
Contemporary Realism - Today we talk with artist Morgan Samuel Price, whose plein air artwork has been collected for many years. Morgan will be hosting an artist's trip of a lifetime, an all-inclusive seven day trip to Maine and the Hamptons full of painting, sightseeing and more! This episode is sponsored by TravelRite.
Mar 08, 2022•37 min
Native American Art - Joining us on the podcast today are Couse-Sharp Historic Site executive director Davison Packard Koenig, and Mark Sublette, author, podcast host and Medicine Man Gallery owner. We talk about Western art and Native American art, and how those genres have crossover appeal among collectors all across the country, but especially in the Southwest. This episode, presented by Native American Art magazine, was recorded during a virtual panel as part of the American Indian Art Show ...
Mar 03, 2022•59 min
Contemporary Realism - Irvin Rodriguez joins us on the show to discuss his careers as a fine artist and illustrator, as well as share insights on his recent museum exhibition at Susquehanna Art Museum. He also talks about his artistic influences and the importance of being an artist for our current times. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week.
Mar 01, 2022•35 min
Native American Art - Joining us on the podcast today are author Paula Baxter, who specializes in Native American jewelry, and art dealer Barry Walsh, who owns Buffalo Barry Indian Art. We dicuss some of the ways art collectors can stay informed as they move through the market and make purchases. This episode, presented by Native American Art magazine, was recorded during a virtual panel as part of the American Indian Art Show | San Francisco.
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Western Art - Arizona-based artists Diana and Ken Ferguson join us on the show to talk about how they became artists, what inspires them and their very different studios—Diana is a jeweler who uses all kind of materials and Ken is a painter. They are both inspired by the West and the desert where they live, as well as by history. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week
Feb 22, 2022•32 min
American Art Collector executive editor Rochelle Belsito takes us through the March issue of the magazine. We bring in spring with the Collector's Focus: Florals & Botanicals and we discuss women in the arts through a feature on Rimi Yang and the American Women Artists' upcoming juried exhibition. There's also a spotlight on the Lighthouse Art Center's 9th annual Plein Air Festival and we dive into upcoming gallery exhibitions and more.
Feb 17, 2022•16 min
Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the anticipated March issue of the magazine. We dive into Cowgirl Up! at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Nancy Russell’s lost manuscript, Western Art Week in Great Falls, Montana, art in Colorado and more!
Feb 17, 2022•32 min
Western Art - JoAnn Peralta talks with us about the approaching Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West, her journey to becoming the artist she is today, how Westerns inspired her, the importance of creative perseverance and affirmation and her advice to up-and-comers in the art world!
Feb 15, 2022•30 min
Native American Art - Joining us on the podcast is Kim Martindale, show producer and art dealer. Kim has been producing art shows for 44 years and his 2 most recent shows are both virtual and open February 18th 2022. We talked to Kim about his art career, collecting material from around the world and August 2022 in Santa Fe!
Feb 08, 2022•40 min
Native American Art - Jewelry artist Bo Joe joins the show to discuss his presence in the thriving Native American jewelry market, as well as his involvement in the Sacred Youth Foundation, an organization he helped create that teaches young Native American children different art forms. Bo will also be at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, which takes place March 5-6 in Phoenix. Native American Art magazine is the official magazine of the Heard Market.
Feb 01, 2022•43 min
Western Art - Briscoe Western Art Museum president and CEO Michael Duchemin drops by the studio to talk about his long path through the Western art world, how to put on a great museum show and his upoming show, the Night of Artists, opening March 25, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, which is a media sponsor for Night of Artists. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week.
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Western Art - Medicine Man Gallery owner Mark Sublette talks about his rise within the world of Western and Native American art. A former physician, Mark is now not only a gallery owner, but also a prominent art expert, published author and mystery writer, guest curator at museums and podcaster, whose Art Dealer Diaries has been a hit for several years. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine. Subscribe to the American Art C...
Jan 18, 2022•41 min
American Art Collector executive editor Rochelle Belsito guides us through the February 2022 edition of the magazine. We’ll talk Taylor Schultek’s incredible dystopian cityscapes, The Art Lovers Guide to Collecting Fine Art in California, discuss the preview of Intersect Palm Springs and more!
Jan 13, 2022•12 min